ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is faster in AnTuTu (3,377,066 vs 3,247,013).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Lighter: 220g vs 224g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3377066 vs 3247013
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $999
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3377066 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $420 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and Lenovo Legion Y70 2026, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 leads ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 was $579 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 edges out the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Lenovo Legion Y70 2026?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Lenovo Legion Y70 2026 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.